The AI Operationalization Paradox: Why 70% of Companies Call It Strategic but Can’t Prove It’s Working
(By Khalid Masood) I. The Paradox at the Heart of the Room Walk into any boardroom in 2026 and mention artificial intelligence. The reaction is predictable: nods of recognition, furrowed brows of concern, and an almost reflexive consensus that AI is a “strategic priority.” Enterprise surveys consistently show that roughly 70% of organizations classify AI…